KYIV (Reuters) -- Ukrainian state energy firm Naftogaz has said it has fully paid Russian giant Gazprom for gas imported in February, before a March 7 deadline.
"Payment to Gazprom has been completed," Naftogaz spokesman Valentyn Zemlyanski said by telephone.
In a statement, Gazprom confirmed the payment.
The Russian company said earlier that Ukraine's February gas debt totaled $360 million.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin earlier warned Gazprom would cut off supplies to Ukraine should Naftogaz fail to settle the bill.
"Payment to Gazprom has been completed," Naftogaz spokesman Valentyn Zemlyanski said by telephone.
In a statement, Gazprom confirmed the payment.
The Russian company said earlier that Ukraine's February gas debt totaled $360 million.
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin earlier warned Gazprom would cut off supplies to Ukraine should Naftogaz fail to settle the bill.
